Fresno State’s 49th Annual Vintage Days comes to the RSU for the 2023 celebration
Actors portraying the Mandolorian (left) and R2D2 (right) entertain children during the 2022 Vintage Days. (Melina Kazanjian/The Collegian)
Apr 11, 2023
Fresno State’s biggest festival of the year returns with games, pony rides, food and more on campus.
The 49th Annual Vintage Days event is happening from April 14-16 and will be located in a brand new location on campus.
The 3-day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Its new location is centered around the Resnick Student Union, according to Fresno State news.
The event’s location change is due to the current construction being undergone on campus for the replacement of the Central Utility Plant.
Admission is free and parking is not enforced, however in preparation for the event, parking lots P30 and P31 will be closed Wednesday through Sunday. Traffic control and signage will be in place and alternative ADA parking is available in lots P27, P24 and P1, according to Fresno State Traffic Operations.
Various student clubs and organizations will host over a dozen food booths alongside vendors such as Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls, FURY Hot Chicken, Texas Twister Drinks, A Taste of Paradise Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Old Tyme Kettle Korn and Dutch Bros Coffee.
Fresno State wine and adult beverages can be enjoyed for adults 21 and over in the Beer and Wine Garden. Proceeds will benefit various student, and campus organizations.
The Crafts Faire, a marketplace of over 100 booths featuring unique, handcrafted goods from a wide array of artisans, will also be featured.
Children can enjoy free arts and crafts in the Kids Zone. A $20 wristband will provide access to inflatables, pony rides, a rock climbing wall, a petting zoo and a reptile exhibit, as well as the Blue Shell Gaming Arena. The popular trackless train ride returns this year and “Story Time” by Jumpstart will feature children’s books being read aloud throughout the weekend.
More information about the Vintage Days event and activities can be found on social media @FSVintageDays or at its website.
